DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is June 30, 2024
All entries must be submitted to: wole@humanrightsartmovement.org and copy ihrafafrica@humanrightsartmovement.org in document format.
The African Human Rights Inter-university Essay Competition serves as a guiding light for intellectual exploration and activism throughout the African continent.
This contest offers a distinctive platform for university students to channel their academic expertise towards addressing crucial human rights issues resonating in Africa.
By encouraging participants to submit essays, the competition cultivates a culture of research, critical thinking, and dialogue, providing a space for young minds to delve into the intricacies of human rights challenges specific to the African context.
This endeavour not only fosters a sense of social responsibility but also empowers the upcoming generation of leaders, arming them with the tools to advocate for positive change. Framed within an academic perspective, the competition acts as a catalyst for understanding, envisioning, and actively contributing to the ongoing discourse surrounding human rights in Africa.
Submissions for the competition should address the following human rights issues: Gross domestic violence against women, prohibition of same sex activities, sexual abuse on LGBTI persons, human trafficking, Access to Education, Gender Equality, Youth Empowerment, Environmental Justice, Political Participation and Governance, Migration and Refugee Rights, Healthcare Access, Cultural Rights, Freedom of Expression and Media, Social and Economic Inequality.
Twenty exceptional entries from the competition will be featured in our upcoming anthology titled “Voices of Change: Essays on Student Activism and Human Rights.”
PRIZES TO BE WON:
- First Prize – $100
- Second Prize – $75
- Third Prize – $50
- Five honorable mentions SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Language Medium: English
Eligibility: Open to students enrolled in African universities.
Genre: Essay
Essays should range from a minimum of 1000 to a maximum of 1500 words.
Entries will be evaluated based on originality of thought, depth of analysis, clarity of expression, spelling and grammar, and adherence to contest rules.
The chosen subject must directly relate to this year’s topic, or the submission will be disqualified.
Entrants can be from any African country.
Entrants are required to provide the following information with their entries:
Name
Age
Student Identity Card
Gender
Country
Address
Phone Number
Source of Call for Entries information
Short Profile about yourself
Permission to publish the essay (in one or two paragraphs)
Name of school or university (if applicable)
Permission to publish the work among the shortlisted entries.
The email subject should be “AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS INTERVERSITY ESSAY COMPETITION.”
All entries must be submitted to wole@humanrightsartmovement.org and copy ihrafafrica@humanrightsartmovement.org.
Submission deadline: June 31, 2025.
Any evidence of plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
Organizers’ decisions are final.
OTHER BENEFITS
- Certificates of Participation will be awarded to all entrants.
- Certificates of Excellence will be awarded to shortlisted entrants.
- Only shortlisted works will be published.
- Automatic membership into the IHRAM Students Ambassador Programme.
For inquiries, contact Wole Adedoyin at +2348072673852 or woleadedoyin@gmail.com.
